Pediatric Neurosurgery

Any serious illness that befalls a child causes enormous emotional and physical strain, both for the child and the family. Neurosurgical problems in the pediatric age group are often difficult and complex. At Stanford, our Pediatric Neurosurgery Program offers comprehensive care for the full range of brain, spine, peripheral nerve, and craniofacial disorders in children and adolescents. Due to our team’s clinical expertise in brain tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, tethered cord syndrome, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus, integration with neuroscientists is paramount. Furthermore, with professional support from an array of family-centered specialists like pediatric therapists, and our on-site child education and recreation therapy offerings, our Program has earned a national reputation for delivering the highest standard of family-focused care. Innovative work in new, minimally-invasive neurosurgery and imaging techniques, supported by cutting-edge technology and pioneering laboratory research gives our Program an advantage in efficiency of diagnosis and in developing lower risk surgical treatments. We have also launched a major interdisciplinary quality initiative to focus on the best possible outcomes and at the same time to maximize the patient experience for the child.

Advancing Research and Technology

Operating in one of the most advanced surgical facilities in the world with the latest technology, working at the forefront of minimally invasive treatments, and using innovative surgical techniques empowers us to improve diagnosis, reduce recovery time and improve our patients’ quality of life after treatment. We are also now using virtual and augmented reality to maximize the child experience as well as to enhance education, training, and surgical planning. .